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there any whiff of bitterness with regard to the reference it chris christie? >> no. on the call he mentioned it was a statement of fact. >> and what about responses from any of the big donors on the call? were there any complaints? were there any reactions from them at the notion that mitt romney used all their money in what was a losing effort? >> the donors on this call were not able to ask questions. i've heard gripes from donors privately but on this call someone on it described it to me as a spin and grin. it was the romney campaign kind of explaining why they felt they lost and also thanking the donors for what they said was a very good job and talking about the donors actually going forward, about maybe an annual meet organize monthly news letter so this group of people, they said, could shape the republican party to come. >> i would think you might have a reaction to this. >> that would be the most expensive news letter in history. i thought i'd been black a long time. i didn't get my gifts. so i'm a little miffed with the barack obama white house. >>
there any whiff of bitterness with regard to the reference it chris christie? >> no. on the call he mentioned it was a statement of fact. >> and what about responses from any of the big donors on the call? were there any complaints? were there any reactions from them at the notion that mitt romney used all their money in what was a losing effort? >> the donors on this call were not able to ask questions. i've heard gripes from donors privately but on this call someone on it...
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. >> new jersey is ending the gasoline rationing this morning, chris christie says supplies are back to normal and no reason for drivers to wait in line. imposed the rationing following super storm sandy. >>> president and vice president meeting with members from the labor community and how to avoid the fiscal cliff. >>> veterans at the va medical center are getting a visit, ravens players spending time with them. it's part of the salute to service military appreciation initiative. >>> sports, steelers tbeat chiefs last night -- beat the chiefs last night. final score from the game was 16-13, a wet one. the ravens take on the steelers sunday night at heinz field, coming off of a record win against the raiders, talking about the ravens that, the question, will big ben be on the field sunday night? it's his throwing arm that's strained. we should learn more later today. >>> we got to know. we will have to get the forecast as to how that is looking for the game. big story is today, because it's wet out there. >> it is wet. it's chilly, breezy, you name it, we have it out. there we don't
. >> new jersey is ending the gasoline rationing this morning, chris christie says supplies are back to normal and no reason for drivers to wait in line. imposed the rationing following super storm sandy. >>> president and vice president meeting with members from the labor community and how to avoid the fiscal cliff. >>> veterans at the va medical center are getting a visit, ravens players spending time with them. it's part of the salute to service military appreciation...
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chris christie seems to be the opposite of that. >> eliot: chris christie has an authenticity, i'm with you i don't agree with his underlying philosophy but there is an authenticity about him. he has speaked his passed. i don't mean he's oversized -- i didn't mean to say it that way -- he is emotionally powerful. mitt romney was always calculating. you hope when we had get into the next round of elections, the republicans will say we need somebody who can be authentic because the public does, in fact, value that. one of the things, we're seeing, you talked about warfare in the republican party that's beginning, they seem to have realized sort of collectively immigration is a place where they've got to change their tune. they can't write off the latino vote. that's good. the tax battle, they're still sort of struggling. you got bill crystal willing to say taxing the rich is okay. even on that issue, do you think there will be beacons of hope in the republican party who are willing to speak to fairness a bit more? >> i think we see that already. i think it is easier for them to move on an
chris christie seems to be the opposite of that. >> eliot: chris christie has an authenticity, i'm with you i don't agree with his underlying philosophy but there is an authenticity about him. he has speaked his passed. i don't mean he's oversized -- i didn't mean to say it that way -- he is emotionally powerful. mitt romney was always calculating. you hope when we had get into the next round of elections, the republicans will say we need somebody who can be authentic because the public...
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they include governors chris christie of new jersey, bob mcdonald and scott walker of wisconsin, ran paul of kentucky and john thune of south dakota, jeb bush of florida, former senator rick santorum who battled mitt romney deep into the primary, former governor mike huckabee who ran for president four years ago and the past two republican running mates, congressman paul ryan and former alaska governor sarah palin. as for the democrats, the vice president keeps dropping hints of running again for president. here's joe biden from election day. >> next time goug to vote for yourself? >> i don't think so. >> even though she keeps saying no to running, there are tons of democrats who hope secretary of state hillary clin will eventually say yes. as for the new names, keep your eyes on maryland governor martin o'malley and new york governor andrew cuomo. now i can keep going. we don't have the time. if you think i'm jumping the gun, listen to this reputable guy. >> the political news junkies like me, it's never too early to think about ohio, new hampshire, and all the rest. >> reporter: ca
they include governors chris christie of new jersey, bob mcdonald and scott walker of wisconsin, ran paul of kentucky and john thune of south dakota, jeb bush of florida, former senator rick santorum who battled mitt romney deep into the primary, former governor mike huckabee who ran for president four years ago and the past two republican running mates, congressman paul ryan and former alaska governor sarah palin. as for the democrats, the vice president keeps dropping hints of running again...
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we have gone from 22 to 30 republican governors since chris christie and i won in 2009. at the state level, people are electing conservative results oriented can-do, positive, optimistic republican governors. that's what we're doing and that's why bobby jindal, chris christie and scott walker will be leading the organization going forward. we're going to continue to win. >> what do you make of what's going on with all these generals? there seems to be something in the air. >> well, i spent a fair amount of time in the military myself, 21 years, piers. it's an incredibly honorable profession. general petraeus was an unbelievably astute and competent and brave battlefield commander that had immense respect from his people. i think that's why the president put him in charge of the world's greatest intelligence agency, the cia. it's obviously a heartache for himself and his family. he admitted clearly that this was a failing that should not keep him in that job and so he's done what he thought was best for the country and himself and his family. obviously it's disappointing
we have gone from 22 to 30 republican governors since chris christie and i won in 2009. at the state level, people are electing conservative results oriented can-do, positive, optimistic republican governors. that's what we're doing and that's why bobby jindal, chris christie and scott walker will be leading the organization going forward. we're going to continue to win. >> what do you make of what's going on with all these generals? there seems to be something in the air. >> well,...
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none other than chris christie. here's what he told reporters when they asked him if he talked to president obama about his big election victory. >> we didn't have a political strategy discussion. i said congratulations on your win, mr. president, and he said thank you, governor, and then we went on to business. >> now, we know chris and the president have been in regular contact, coordinating storm relief. still, it's very nice that christie congratulated the president by phone. but did he give romney a call maybe a shoulder to cry on? >> we sent e-mails to each other yesterday afternoon but we have not spoken but we exchanged e-mails yesterday. >> they exchanged e-mails? the man that romney chose to give the keynote address at the republican national convention has only been in touch by e-mail? ouch. i guess that's springsteen call went a long way. but the rest of the gop hasn't moved on as quickly. we'll have a lot more on the gop crisis next. >>> all this week we've been watching the republicans deal with their
none other than chris christie. here's what he told reporters when they asked him if he talked to president obama about his big election victory. >> we didn't have a political strategy discussion. i said congratulations on your win, mr. president, and he said thank you, governor, and then we went on to business. >> now, we know chris and the president have been in regular contact, coordinating storm relief. still, it's very nice that christie congratulated the president by phone....
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meantime, don't talk to new jersey governor chris christie about hostess going out of business. when asked a question about it at a news conference friday, republican begged off in his usual style but he tweeted this video from his twitter account. >> seriously you're not asking me about hostess twinkies, are you? what's the next question? dave what do you got? i'm not answering a question about -- you know there's so much, i'm on "saturday night live" enough. you think you're getting me behind this microphone having me talk about twinkies? this is a setup, man, i know it. you people are the worst. this is a setup. i am not answering questions on twinkies. no, no, no, no, no, no. you're not -- it's bad that i even said the word twinkie from behind this microphone. you're not getting me to do that. no way. david? don't go to devil dogs, david. don't try it. ss. by earning a degree from capella university, you'll have the knowledge to make an impact in your company and take your career to an even greater place. let's get started at capella.edu. [ male announcer ] it's that time of
meantime, don't talk to new jersey governor chris christie about hostess going out of business. when asked a question about it at a news conference friday, republican begged off in his usual style but he tweeted this video from his twitter account. >> seriously you're not asking me about hostess twinkies, are you? what's the next question? dave what do you got? i'm not answering a question about -- you know there's so much, i'm on "saturday night live" enough. you think you're...
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. >> jennifer: earlier this year chris christie vetoed the bill but since that time the new jersey legislature passed a similar bill, and it's back on his desk, and it's back to weigh in whether he's going to veto it or not. do you have an idea what he's going to do? >> not yet, and there is a battle taking place in new jersey between americans for prosperity, the koch-backed conservative group that is pressuring chris christie to veto it, and they're bringing up his support for president obama during the aftermath of hurricane sandy, which has become a shake for governor christie. they're pressing him on this. they're saying, stop carrying obama's water and do the right thing--in their eyes. christie has been mum on this, and we're waiting to see what he's going to do. this will have national political-- >> jennifer: a lot of people will be watching and i think he'll have coverage if he decides to sign it given that he doesn't want the federal government meddling in this. andy kroll. thank you for coming on "the war room"." >>> asking karl rove is there any difference between him and a teenag
. >> jennifer: earlier this year chris christie vetoed the bill but since that time the new jersey legislature passed a similar bill, and it's back on his desk, and it's back to weigh in whether he's going to veto it or not. do you have an idea what he's going to do? >> not yet, and there is a battle taking place in new jersey between americans for prosperity, the koch-backed conservative group that is pressuring chris christie to veto it, and they're bringing up his support for...
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bobby jindal, chris christie, they don't like that kind of talk. >> well, it is politically suicidal. every once in awhile in my reporterial life i think, you are an idiot -- maybe he misspoke and we were doing him a disservice. no, that is what he meant and he said it again. >> towards the end of the campaign he was -- >> much more magnanimous. >> it was a question of trust, and people recognized early on that mitt romney was not someone to be trusted. he revealed himself in that 47%, and paul ryan did the same thing talking about takers and givers. what he did it is disconfirm t -- just to confirm that this is who he is. >> where does the party go from here? does it need to brebuild? >> yes, it needs to rebuild. romney and the republicans have become the rip van winkle party could they have awakened from their slumber to find that there are black and brown people in america and the jews and asians, and somehow they have all been given the vote. how did this happen? [laughter] they have been bribed. they have been giving gifts to these strange people. >> they are all special interest
bobby jindal, chris christie, they don't like that kind of talk. >> well, it is politically suicidal. every once in awhile in my reporterial life i think, you are an idiot -- maybe he misspoke and we were doing him a disservice. no, that is what he meant and he said it again. >> towards the end of the campaign he was -- >> much more magnanimous. >> it was a question of trust, and people recognized early on that mitt romney was not someone to be trusted. he revealed...
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bobby jindal, chris christie, they don't like that kind of talk. >> well, because it is politically suicidal. every once in awhile i say to myself, you are an idiot. every time you think, maybe he misspoke with a 47% and we are doing him a disservice. no that is what he meant and he said it again. >> towards the end of the campaign he was -- >> much more magnanimous. >> is a question of trust, and people realized early on that mitt romney was not someone you could trust. paul ryan did the same thing with the top of it takers and givers. he just confirmed that that is who he is, a plutocrat. >> where is the republican party go from here? does it need to rebuild? >> yes, it needs to rebuild. mitt romney and the republicans have become the rip van winkle party, they have awakened from their slumber to find that their black and brown people in america, young people, jews and asians, and somehow they have all but given the vote. how did this happen? well, they were bribed, given gifts instead of corporations and banks getting gifts. >> and they are all special interest groups, not really part of
bobby jindal, chris christie, they don't like that kind of talk. >> well, because it is politically suicidal. every once in awhile i say to myself, you are an idiot. every time you think, maybe he misspoke with a 47% and we are doing him a disservice. no that is what he meant and he said it again. >> towards the end of the campaign he was -- >> much more magnanimous. >> is a question of trust, and people realized early on that mitt romney was not someone you could trust....
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this is not about mitt romney, it's not about chris christie. it's not about the storm. it's about a deep on sole lessens. the republican party has slowed to a new reality. what it used to do, it worked so well. and it's difficult to admit it doesn't work anymore and hasn't been work for a long time. >> is it just because there -- the percentage of white people in the population is diminishing? >> no, it is not about that. it is not about the latino vote only. it's about the american middle class. the republican party, a series of powerful answers, a product of low productivity and high inflation and the soviet challenge. now in the 21st century, all of those problems have been solved. you have new problems of inequality and the chinese challenge. they're often the same ideas that worked against completely different problems. it's like giving antibiotics to somebody suffering from mental depression. >> i was watching this whole thing. congressman, congratulations on getting re-election. hannity has one view, which is basically get with the immigration situation and give
this is not about mitt romney, it's not about chris christie. it's not about the storm. it's about a deep on sole lessens. the republican party has slowed to a new reality. what it used to do, it worked so well. and it's difficult to admit it doesn't work anymore and hasn't been work for a long time. >> is it just because there -- the percentage of white people in the population is diminishing? >> no, it is not about that. it is not about the latino vote only. it's about the...
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that's according to governor chris christie. he issued a preliminary damage assessment. and that includes aid received so far from sources like fema and a few other agencies. he says the final estimate could be higher. >> and while sandy left an undeniable impact on the coastlines along the northeast, we're now learning about possible health effects from that storm. mary snow traveled to long island to speak with concerned residents there. >> reporter: lurking in the devastationings from sandy is yet another worry for homeowners, exposure to toxins, mold and dust and in some places sewage. homeowner fred more rel local will only enter his housewaring a protective suit and mask as he clears out areas submerged in several feet of water. >> i am concerned about mold, sure. but at this particular point, i don't have the time for it. i have things to get done. they've got to get done so i protect myself as best i can. >> while he says he has no time to get checked for the cough he now has, others have been showing up to your m.a.s.h. like tents set up by medical assistance te
that's according to governor chris christie. he issued a preliminary damage assessment. and that includes aid received so far from sources like fema and a few other agencies. he says the final estimate could be higher. >> and while sandy left an undeniable impact on the coastlines along the northeast, we're now learning about possible health effects from that storm. mary snow traveled to long island to speak with concerned residents there. >> reporter: lurking in the devastationings...
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governor chris christie and andrew cuomo also announced new ferry service that will replace trains and lines still damaged and flooded until they're back up and running. >>> two people are dead after a massive house explosion in indianapolis. the powerful blast happened late last night. could be felt for miles. at least three dozen homes were damaged or destroyed. the entire subdivision was evacuated and the power was turned off as well. about 200 people now staying in a nearby school set up as a shelter. still not clear what sparked the explosion, but a gas leak is expected. police continue to investigate. >>> several anti-government groups in syria are teaming up to form a new coalition tonight. this as fighting continued today all across that country. the move comes after intense international pressure to form a more united front to fight president bashar al assad's regime. the new coalition has elected a president, vice presidents and a security general. leaders are hoping this move will help draw in more international support as well as resources. >>> a nato service member killed
governor chris christie and andrew cuomo also announced new ferry service that will replace trains and lines still damaged and flooded until they're back up and running. >>> two people are dead after a massive house explosion in indianapolis. the powerful blast happened late last night. could be felt for miles. at least three dozen homes were damaged or destroyed. the entire subdivision was evacuated and the power was turned off as well. about 200 people now staying in a nearby school...
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most recently, chris christie in a crisis came together with the president. and demonstrated when we work together, much can be accomplished. and certainly you'd have to focus on mitt romney's concession speech and his call to the spirit of the american people. look, roads and bridges and the things that need to be done with our infrastructure aren't democrat or republican. they are american at their heart and we know we have a window of opportunity here. it's not the time to kick the can down the road. it's the time to come together and act as americans. we have seen stellar examples of what can be. and i'm heartened. i think we will have republicans that join us. >> i hope so. we've got some other breaking news tonight out of washington. the director of the cia general david petraeus announced his resignation. "after being married for 37 years, i showed extremely poor judgment by engaging in an extramarital affair. such behavior is unacceptable, both as a husband and as a leader of an organization such as ours. this afternoon, the president graciously accep
most recently, chris christie in a crisis came together with the president. and demonstrated when we work together, much can be accomplished. and certainly you'd have to focus on mitt romney's concession speech and his call to the spirit of the american people. look, roads and bridges and the things that need to be done with our infrastructure aren't democrat or republican. they are american at their heart and we know we have a window of opportunity here. it's not the time to kick the can down...
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he has bruised feelings -- >> let's talk about chris christie. heoc gave the keynote at the republican national q check. he was on the short list to be vice-president this time around. but he has certainly -- because of his -- sort of reaction to president obama coming in, many people in the party thought that was excessive, making sure the president was there to help his state made sense, but the praise for the president went overboard. how much do you think chris christie has hurt himself? >> i don't think he is a conservative. he has the man and and control energy policy for new jersey where the utilities have to purchase a certain amount of solar panel power to provide energy for the state. but i think the hug was very premature because a lot of people are still hurting and still suffering from the consequences of the hurricane. >> in addition to having these terrific young people coming up, which we certainly do have and we do have an entire show about who they are, the party did learn about turnout, in particular. and what is your sense, jo
he has bruised feelings -- >> let's talk about chris christie. heoc gave the keynote at the republican national q check. he was on the short list to be vice-president this time around. but he has certainly -- because of his -- sort of reaction to president obama coming in, many people in the party thought that was excessive, making sure the president was there to help his state made sense, but the praise for the president went overboard. how much do you think chris christie has hurt...
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we have chris christie. incredible. and brian shactman. >> yes, way too early, you look horrible after doing it. >> governor christie? >> bradley cooper wants to help us rebuild the jersey shore. >> i have danielle and victoria here, it t.j.'s nieces. t.j. our director. girls, how do
we have chris christie. incredible. and brian shactman. >> yes, way too early, you look horrible after doing it. >> governor christie? >> bradley cooper wants to help us rebuild the jersey shore. >> i have danielle and victoria here, it t.j.'s nieces. t.j. our director. girls, how do
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christie said today is the new normal. nbc's rehema ellis is with us today from long beach on long island, good evening, rehema. >> reporter: good evening, brian, this is the sign of despair in the community, block after block, personal belongings on the sidewalk in front of dark houses. and the mayor of this community says 90% of his residents are in the dark, and it is true of places in connecticut and new jersey, people desperate for the lights to come back on. and for shelter utility crews are hard at work, and one time more than a million people were without power, now it is around 54,000. 99% of the customers are expected to have power restored tomorrow evening, and not a moment too soon, for frustrated and angry residents living in the dark and cold for two weeks. thousands in new jersey and connecticut are in shelters, fema has approved $455 million in assistance and in temporary housing. one sign of recovery, the governor of new jersey says the gas rationing will end tomorrow. but for people here, the personal ass
christie said today is the new normal. nbc's rehema ellis is with us today from long beach on long island, good evening, rehema. >> reporter: good evening, brian, this is the sign of despair in the community, block after block, personal belongings on the sidewalk in front of dark houses. and the mayor of this community says 90% of his residents are in the dark, and it is true of places in connecticut and new jersey, people desperate for the lights to come back on. and for shelter utility...
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governor chris christie says he may have no choice but to raise property taxes for rebuilding the heavily damaged state. christie has aggressively pushed for lower taxes since taking office. >>> time, now, for a look at weather from across the country on this wednesday morning. we have showers and thunderstorms in the southeast, from macon, georgia, into jacksonville, orlando, and miami. a few inches of mountain snow in the northern rockies. morning showers from seattle to portland. warming up in the southwest. >> 67 in sacramento. 50s in the pacific northwest. mostly 40s in the midwest and northeast. and miami, getting up to 82. >>> and when we come back after the break, holiday shopping secrets. we'll tell you the best days to hit the mall. >>> and more trouble for toyota owners and for the automaker. there's a new recall. millions of cars. >>> and a doctor of the year behind the wheel in a grinding crash. police say she wrote herself prescriptions for the drugs that got her high. >>> and welcome back, everyone. there's more tarnish this morning on toyota's reputation for reliability. t
governor chris christie says he may have no choice but to raise property taxes for rebuilding the heavily damaged state. christie has aggressively pushed for lower taxes since taking office. >>> time, now, for a look at weather from across the country on this wednesday morning. we have showers and thunderstorms in the southeast, from macon, georgia, into jacksonville, orlando, and miami. a few inches of mountain snow in the northern rockies. morning showers from seattle to portland....
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new jersey governor chris christie expects all the power to be restored tonight. he told reporters life will be back to normal for most of new jersey come sunday. >>> an earthquake rattled kentucky this morning. earthquakes are not uncommon for this area. people from ohio to georgia reported feeling the shaking, some more than 300 miles away. >>> fayetteville, north carolina, honored veterans the day before the national holiday. the city held a parade honoring men and women who have served in uniform. tomorrow president barack obama is scheduled to take part in a ceremony at arlington national cemetery. >>> and the marine corps is celebrating its 237th birthday today. the corps was founded in 1775 by a resolution passed during the second continental congress. the celebration includes a birthday ball and a cake cutting ceremony. >>> more now on the downfall of the now former cia director david petraeus. u.s. government official is telling cnn the affair that caused petraeus' stepdown was first revealed through an fbi investigation. suzanne kelly has more now. suzan
new jersey governor chris christie expects all the power to be restored tonight. he told reporters life will be back to normal for most of new jersey come sunday. >>> an earthquake rattled kentucky this morning. earthquakes are not uncommon for this area. people from ohio to georgia reported feeling the shaking, some more than 300 miles away. >>> fayetteville, north carolina, honored veterans the day before the national holiday. the city held a parade honoring men and women...
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it's not about chris christie it's not about the storm. it's about a deep obsolescence of what the party was doing. the core problem is this. like all successful institutions, general motors after the 1960s, the u.s. army after world war ii, the republican party has been slow to change to a new reality because what it used to do used to work so well, and it's so difficult to admit it doesn't work anymore and hasn't been working for a long time. >> is it just because there aren't -- the percentage of white people in the population is diminishing? >> no, it is not about that. it's not about the latino vote only. it's about the american middle class. it's that the republican party developed in the 1970s a series of very powerful answers to the problems of low productivity and high inflation and the soviet challenge, and now in the 21st century all of those problems have been solved, and we have new problems of inequality, high health care cost, and the chinese challenge, they are offering still the same ideas that worked against completely di
it's not about chris christie it's not about the storm. it's about a deep obsolescence of what the party was doing. the core problem is this. like all successful institutions, general motors after the 1960s, the u.s. army after world war ii, the republican party has been slow to change to a new reality because what it used to do used to work so well, and it's so difficult to admit it doesn't work anymore and hasn't been working for a long time. >> is it just because there aren't -- the...
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it's not about chris christie it's not about the storm, it's about a deep ob sa lessance of what the party was doing. the core problem is this. like all successful institutions, general motors after the 1960s, the u.s. army after world war ii, the republican party has been slow to change to a new reality because what it used to do used to work so well and it's so difficult to admit it doesn't work anymore and hasn't been working for a long time. >> is it just because there aren't the percentage of white people in the population is diminishing? >> no, it is not about that. it's not about the latino vote only. it's about the american middle class. it's that the republican party developed in the 1970s a series of very powerful answers to the problems of low productivity and high inflation and the soviet challenge, and now in the 21st century in all of those problems have been solved and we have new problems of inequality, high health care cost and the chinese challenge, they are offering still the same ideas that worked against completely different problems. it's like giving antibiotics
it's not about chris christie it's not about the storm, it's about a deep ob sa lessance of what the party was doing. the core problem is this. like all successful institutions, general motors after the 1960s, the u.s. army after world war ii, the republican party has been slow to change to a new reality because what it used to do used to work so well and it's so difficult to admit it doesn't work anymore and hasn't been working for a long time. >> is it just because there aren't the...
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most recently, chris christie in the crisis came together with the president and demonstrated that when we work together, much can be accomplished. and certainly you would have to focus on mitt romney's concession speech. and his call to the spirit of the american people. look, roads, bridges, as john garamendi knows and the things that need to be done with our infrastructure aren't democrat or republican. they're american at their heart. and we know that we have a window of opportunity here. it's not the time to kick the can down the road. it's the time to come together and act as americans. and we've seen stellar examples of what can be. and i'm heartened, i think we will have republicans that join us. >> i hope so. we've got some other breaking news tonight out of washington. the director of the cia, general david petraeus, announced his resignation. in a statement he wrote "after being married for over 37 years i showed extremely poor judgment by engaging in an extramarital affair, such behavior is unacceptable both as a husband and as a leader of an organization such as ours. this
most recently, chris christie in the crisis came together with the president and demonstrated that when we work together, much can be accomplished. and certainly you would have to focus on mitt romney's concession speech. and his call to the spirit of the american people. look, roads, bridges, as john garamendi knows and the things that need to be done with our infrastructure aren't democrat or republican. they're american at their heart. and we know that we have a window of opportunity here....